Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

. “Once the malware has elevated to root privileges, it attempts to download additional software (observed to be adware in the analyzed samples) and disables Gatekeeper for the downloaded software using spctl.” SecurityAffairs – Shlayer , hacking). Carbon Black’s analysis includes Indicators of Compromise.

Malware 108

Malware Adware Advertising Software 108

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

Here, too, there was no doing without newcomers: for example, the Internet Explorer script engine was found to contain the CVE-2021-26411 vulnerability, which can lead to remote code execution on behalf of the current user through manipulations that corrupt the heap memory. In the list of malicious programs, Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Shlayer.a

Mobile 109

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 109

Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2019

DealPly adware abuses reputation services to remain under the radar. Hacking Radio Blasting Systems for Fun & Explosions. StockX hacked, customers data offered for sale on the dark web. QualPwn Bugs in Qualcomm chips could allow hacking Android Over the Air. Once again thank you!

Data breaches 82

Data breaches Adware Small Business Advertising 82

Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Crooks hacked other celebrity Instagram accounts to push scams. Two selfie Android adware apps with 1.5M+ downloads removed from Play Store. One of the hackers behind EtherDelta hack also involved in TalkTalk hack. Smominru Botnet continues to rapidly spread worldwide. Pierluigi Paganini.

Adware 81

Adware Advertising Password Management Hacking 81

SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

More often than not, it delivers various kinds of adware to the infected device, but there are no technical limitations in terms of the type of downloads, so it may as well drop any other malware. Web resources with user-generated content, such as forums, as well as hacked legitimate resources, can be infected. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e

Mobile 116

Mobile Ransomware Adware IoT 116

Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2023

Poorly configured Linux and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are at risk of compromise from a cryptojacking campaign , according to researchers at Microsoft. Years ago you’d occasionally see adware programs try to remove rivals from a PC, in order to take all of the ad revenue for its creator.

IoT 91

IoT Adware Firmware Internet 91

SecureList

MAY 31, 2021

For example, before making the first internet connection to its C2s, the Sunburst malware lies dormant for up to two weeks, preventing easy detection of this behaviour in sandboxes. Most malicious objects detected for the macOS platform are adware. You can read our analysis of a new adware program called Convuster here.

Malware 139

Malware Adware Encryption Architecture 139

Malwarebytes

AUGUST 8, 2022

A hack tool is a program that allows users to activate software even without a legitimate, purchased key. Hack tools are often used to root devices in order to (among others) remove barriers that stop users from using apps from other markets. Thanks to Pieter Arntz and the Threat Intelligence Team who contributed to the research.

Hacking 67

Hacking Software Adware Retail 67

SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

At its core, this tactic revolves around gaming the trust users put in reputable internet services, including search engines, and the familiarity they have with online advertising per se. This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back.

Cybercrime 107

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 107

SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The list of titles is based on several rankings of the most popular games available on the internet. The most common threat was Downloaders (89.70%), followed by Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%). Adware (5.25%) and Trojans (2.39%) were also in the top three desktop gaming-related threats.

Mobile 137

Mobile Phishing Accountability Scams 137

Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably the future of technology. Hence, since ransomware locks down files permanently (unless businesses want to cough up the ransom) backups are a crucial safeguard to recover from the hack. Ransomware is a type of malware, but others exist, including spyware, adware, bots and Trojans.

Cybersecurity 98

Cybersecurity DDOS Small Business Phishing 98

Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Navigating the internet in 2022 is more dangerous than ever for Australian netizens. Anti-virus giant, Kaspersky, blocked 6,463,414 mobile malware, adware, and risk-ware attacks. Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% of the total mobile app threats make up the real threats so far.

Social Engineering 92

Social Engineering Mobile Scams Engineering 92

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Haddix, who launched his own cybersecurity training and consulting firm Arcanum Information Security this year, said he learned so much during his time at Ubisoft that he and his peers in the industry coined a new, humorous term for attacks that abuse internet-connected platforms: “A browser and a dream.”

Malware 85

Malware Ransomware Antivirus Information Security 85

SecureList

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

With customers’ plain text information disclosed by leaks on the internet, cybercriminals have gained new attack possibilities. More cryptocurrency-related threats: fake hardware wallets, smart contract attacks, DeFi hacks and more. This concerns, for instance, money transfers and, potentially, other financial activities.

Cryptocurrency 141

Cryptocurrency Banking Ransomware Cybercrime 141

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. some attacks seek to disrupt operations instead. or network traffic.

Network Security 98

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 98

Spinone

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Also, this list will make you more aware of the threats that lie in wait for you around every internet corner. Cloud – computing recourses that make it available to access your files and services through the internet from any point in the world. Authenticator – a method of how a user can prove his/her identity to a system.

Passwords 40

Passwords Social Engineering Malware Encryption 40

SecureList

AUGUST 12, 2021

As in the previous quarter, a total of 15 of the Top 20 threats for macOS are adware programs. In Q2 2021, first place by share of attacked users went to India (3.77%), where adware applications from the Pirrit family were most frequently encountered. Countries that serve as sources of web-based attacks: Top 10. Country*. % Mauritania.

Adware 115

Adware Ransomware Malware IoT 115

SecureList

MAY 27, 2022

The TOP 20 threats to users detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS is usually dominated by various adware apps. The top two places in the rating were taken by adware apps from the AdWare.OSX.Pirrit family, while third place was taken by a member of the Monitor.OSX.HistGrabber.b IoT attacks. IoT threat statistics.

Mobile 137

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 137

SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

According to the hacking forum XSS, the group’s former public representative known as UNKN “disappeared”, and the malware developers, failing to find him, waited awhile and restored the Trojan infrastructure from backups. Spain and India came in second and third, with the Pirrit family adware as their prevalent threat.

Malware 138

Malware Ransomware Adware IoT 138

SecureList

MAY 26, 2021

70% of Internet user computers in the EU experienced at least one Malware-class attack. Cybercriminals create such sites on purpose, and web resources with user-created content (for example, forums), as well as hacked legitimate resources, can be infected. Not included are Riskware-type programs and adware. Main figures.

Phishing 144

Phishing Malware Ransomware Adware 144

Krebs on Security

JULY 16, 2019

What follows are a series of clues that point to the likely real-life identity of a Russian man who appears responsible for enabling a ridiculous amount of cybercriminal activity on the Internet today. It is allowed to host: ordinary sites, doorway pages, satellites, codecs, adware, tds, warez, pharma, spyware, exploits, zeus, IRC, etc.

Cybercrime 218

Cybercrime Phishing Banking Malware 218

SecureList

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

LockBit themselves attributed the leakage to one of their developers’ personal initiative, not the group’s getting hacked. The former threatened files accessible from the internet over SMB protocol and protected by a weak account password. One way or another, the LockBit 3.0 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, Country or territory*. %**.

Mobile 121

Mobile Malware Ransomware IoT 121

SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

For instance, a new APT group Earth Berberoka (GamblingPuppet) that specializes in hacking online casinos, uses malware for Windows, Linux, and macOS. As usual, the TOP 20 ranking for threats detected by Kaspersky security solutions for macOS users is dominated by various adware. Attacks on macOS. AdWare.OSX.Amc.e, AdWare.OSX.Amc.e

Mobile 90

Mobile Adware Ransomware Malware 90

SecureList

JUNE 7, 2023

Adware remained the most widespread threat to macOS users. Cybercriminals create these sites on purpose; they can infect hacked legitimate resources as well as web resources with user-created content, such as forums. TOP 20 threats for macOS Verdict %* 1 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.ac 2 AdWare.OSX.Amc.e 3 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.j 4 AdWare.OSX.Agent.ai

Mobile 97

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 97

Security Affairs

AUGUST 13, 2023

Police dismantled bulletproof hosting service provider Lolek Hosted Python URL parsing function flaw can enable command execution UK govt contractor MPD FM leaks employee passport data Power Generator in South Africa hit with DroxiDat and Cobalt Strike The Evolution of API: From Commerce to Cloud Gafgyt botnet is targeting EoL Zyxel routers Charming (..)

Data breaches 98

Data breaches Artificial Intelligence Cybercrime Adware 98

SecureList

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Adware programs and fake system accelerators remained the main threat to macOS users in Q3. Cybercriminals create such sites on purpose; they can infect hacked legitimate resources as well as web resources with user-created content, such as forums. TOP 20 threats for macOS Verdict %* 1 AdWare.OSX.Agent.ai 2 AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.ac

Mobile 119

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 119

SecureList

AUGUST 30, 2023

In Q2, macOS users mainly encountered adware and “system optimizers” that asked money for fixing problems that did not exist. Cybercriminals create these sites on purpose; they can infect hacked legitimate resources as well as web resources with user-created content, such as forums. 2 AdWare.OSX.Agent.gen 8.54 3 Italy 1.16

Mobile 98

Mobile Ransomware Malware Adware 98